Selena Bourke Email & Phone Number

Victoria, Australia

Reporting, Insights, Data & Story-telling• Build intricate reports in PowerBI that allow stakeholders to visualise their specific domains as well as communicate/uncover the convincing insights and the next steps/actions• Lead and educate managers on how to interpret and use data as part of a data capability uplift program including translating technical aspects where needed• Utilise my ETL skills and my End-to-End data knowledge to construct and clean and test robust data models… Show more Reporting, Insights, Data & Story-telling• Build intricate reports in PowerBI that allow stakeholders to visualise their specific domains as well as communicate/uncover the convincing insights and the next steps/actions• Lead and educate managers on how to interpret and use data as part of a data capability uplift program including translating technical aspects where needed• Utilise my ETL skills and my End-to-End data knowledge to construct and clean and test robust data models from various complex sources• Using customer service skills and agile methodology, form effective working relationships with my stakeholders so I can ensure they use their reports and the reports remain fit for purpose• Assist with the transformation journey of the council to become more data driven and data focused and participate in the Smart Cities Initiatives; acting as a data champion• Help ensure strong data governance and security strategies/policies are in place• Work with many internal departments to leverage existing skills and align, integrate and simplify common business processes; aiding efficiency and breaking down siloes Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Data Analysis, Communication & Reporting• Provide rapid and comprehensive data analyses that drive strategic decisions by discovering novel insights and identifying opportunities that increase revenue• Create compelling stories from complex, large data sets to aid in getting to the “so what” and “now what” and communicating these stories in multi-format visualisations including verbal presentations• Utilise my ETL skills and my End-to-End data knowledge to construct robust data… Show more Data Analysis, Communication & Reporting• Provide rapid and comprehensive data analyses that drive strategic decisions by discovering novel insights and identifying opportunities that increase revenue• Create compelling stories from complex, large data sets to aid in getting to the “so what” and “now what” and communicating these stories in multi-format visualisations including verbal presentations• Utilise my ETL skills and my End-to-End data knowledge to construct robust data models that are versatile and fulfil leadership’s needs• Builder of reports (SAP Business Objects) and dashboards (Tableau, PowerPoint) using relevant metrics to communicate key findings and recommendations• Translator of data complexity by using effective messaging which enables the whole team’s understanding of the data; instructing the team as to the necessary follow up actions• Ensure the data used is of high quality, accurate, fit for purpose and then safeguard its dissemination, storage and confidentiality using GDPRProject Management • Manage and implement many projects simultaneously including communicating updates, coordinating/supervising/training team members, creating and keeping timelines to ensure stakeholders are satisfied and informed- often using agile methodologyLeadership & Collaboration• Effective business partner/translator between technical staff and stakeholders allowing effective, efficient collaboration • Instruct others in how to use various software and technologies eg Excel, SAP Business Objects, Tableau so they can self-serve confidently ;including training and supervising interns• Influence/educate team members and be the “go to expert” and sounding boardBudgeting & Financial Control• Manage complete financial aspects of large internal events from budget setting through to cost control so as to safeguard company funds and create value • Contribute substantially to cyclical financial planning and ensuring internal deadlines are met; Show less

• Experienced and competent user of complex data systems; gatherer, synthesizer and interpreter of disparate data sources to create useful and complete summaries for business leaders• Respond to financial based questions incorporating accounting rules and compliance with regulations; help develop accounting knowledge in those from non-financial backgrounds• Contribute techniques, procedures and ideas to best practice knowledge banks allowing others to learn and grow… Show more • Experienced and competent user of complex data systems; gatherer, synthesizer and interpreter of disparate data sources to create useful and complete summaries for business leaders• Respond to financial based questions incorporating accounting rules and compliance with regulations; help develop accounting knowledge in those from non-financial backgrounds• Contribute techniques, procedures and ideas to best practice knowledge banks allowing others to learn and grow efficiently• Liaise with many internal stakeholders across the globe to help them elucidate their needs and create simple, clean and efficient solutions• Knowledgeable in agile practices and change management methodology Show less

• Producer of concise, timely and insightful weekly reports, ensuring regional leaders have usable, appropriate information to drive business forward• Formulate budgets and forecasts across six sub-groups globally- scope ~$5m+; evaluate monthly variance analysis so it reduces wastage and maximizes resource usage• Establish myself and build my skills as a subject matter expert in: data analysis, financial reportingbudgeting, event management, navigator of internal systems

Cheltenham, Victoria

Project and Cost Accountant• Developed and implemented standard costing (converting from average weighted costing) for all inventory across Australia and New Zealand, thus aligning with US Parent’s costing method• Collaborated in a team of four to adapt accounting software incorporating the shift in costing method; formed training manuals to teach staff on new processes • Led team of 8-10 people during half yearly warehouse stock takes; outcomes- improved accuracy and value of… Show more Project and Cost Accountant• Developed and implemented standard costing (converting from average weighted costing) for all inventory across Australia and New Zealand, thus aligning with US Parent’s costing method• Collaborated in a team of four to adapt accounting software incorporating the shift in costing method; formed training manuals to teach staff on new processes • Led team of 8-10 people during half yearly warehouse stock takes; outcomes- improved accuracy and value of inventory, reduced stock picking times, identified stock surpluses• Supported preparation/analysis of month end reporting, validated GL accounts, reconciled balance sheets, performed variance analysis and investigated discrepancies for both Australia and New Zealand entities; ultimately reporting to US Parent company Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Graduate Certificate Of Accounting

Certified Accounting Technician, Accounting

9 subject certificate in Accounting with endorsed practical/work components

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Human/Medical Genetics, Honours

Activities and Societies: Netball 4 year honours degree in Genetics, Biochemistry and Zoology

High School Certificate, High School

High School